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Life in the UK

UK Values and Principles

The UK's values, principles, and requirements for becoming a permanent resident or citizen.

Life in the UK Test

How to prepare for, book, and take the Life in the UK test, including study guidance and where to find official information.

What is the UK ?

The United Kingdom, its nations, related islands, and how it is governed.

Early Peoples and the Making of the Kingdoms

Early Britain and the Romans

How early people lived in Britain, from the Stone Age to the Romans, covering farming, metalworking, language, culture, and Roman influence.

Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Norman conquest

How Britain changed from Roman to Norman times — including the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and the Norman Conquest.

Medieval Britain

The Middle Ages in Britain (476–1485), covering wars, political and legal changes, feudalism, the Black Death, national identity, language, culture, and the Wars of the Roses.

Tudors, Stuarts, and the Rise of Parliament

The Tudors and the Stuarts - Religious Conflicts

How religion and politics shaped England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland during the Tudor and early Stuart periods, focusing on Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and the Reformation.

Exploration, Poetry and Drama

The Elizabethan and early Stuart periods, covering exploration, literature, colonisation, the rise of Parliament, and the reigns of Elizabeth I, James I, and their impact on England, Scotland, and Ireland.

The English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution

The English Civil War, Oliver Cromwell’s rule, the Restoration of Charles II, the Glorious Revolution, and how these events shaped the power of Parliament and the monarchy in Britain.

Constitutional Britain, Empire, and the Industrial Age

Constitutional Monarchy and Early 18th Century Britain

How Britain became a constitutional monarchy, the rise of party politics and the free press, population changes, the Union with Scotland, the first Prime Minister, the Jacobite rebellion and the Highland Clearances.

The Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution

The Enlightenment, Industrial Revolution, key figures, colonisation, the rise of global trade, and the abolition of the slave trade in Britain.

The American War of Independence and the Victorian Age

The American War of Independence, wars with France, the Victorian Age, the growth of the British Empire, industrial progress, and the Crimean War.

Ireland and Britain in the 19th Century

19th-century in Ireland and Britain, from famine, voting reforms and evolution of the British Empire.

Britain in the 20th Century

First World War and Inter-War Years

Britain’s early 20th century — from pre-WWI optimism, the First World War, the partition of Ireland, and the inter-war years of progress and hardship.

The Second World War

Second World War, key events, British resilience, and major figures like Winston Churchill and Alexander Fleming.

Post WWII Britain

Social reforms, the welfare state, decolonisation, and migration in Britain after the Second World War.

UK from Margaret Thatcher to Brexit

UK governments and major events from 1979 to 2020, including Thatcher’s leadership, Labour reforms, global conflicts, and Brexit.

A modern, thriving society

The UK Today

Modern UK society, covering its diversity, geography, language, population, equality, and cultural identity.

Religion and Festivals in the UK

UK religious traditions, festivals, and public holidays celebrated across the UK, highlighting key beliefs, institutions, and cultural customs.

Sport in the UK

UK’s most popular sports, famous athletes, major sporting events, and the nation’s long sporting history and achievements.

Arts and Culture in the UK

British arts and culture, covering music, theatre, and art — from classical composers and modern pop to theatre traditions and famous artists.

Architecture, Design, and Literature in the UK

Britain’s rich cultural heritage in architecture, design, fashion, literature, and poetry, highlighting key figures, works, and artistic movements from the Middle Ages to modern times.

British Leisure

Leisure activities and cultural traditions in the UK, including gardening, food, films, comedy, media, pubs, gambling, pets, and places of interest.

UK Landmarks

UK famous landmarks, including their history, locations, and unique features.

The UK Government and the Law

British Democracy and the Monarchy

How British democracy developed, how the UK constitution works, the structure of government, and the role of the monarchy and the King in modern Britain.

UK Parliament and Elections

How the UK Parliament works, including its structure, the roles of MPs and peers, elections, and how citizens can contact their representatives.

The UK Government

UK government structure, including the Prime Minister, Cabinet, Opposition, party system, civil service, local government, and devolved administrations.

Devolved Governments and Media in the UK

How the Welsh Government, Scottish Parliament, and Northern Ireland Assembly work, their powers, and how the UK media and government interact.

Voting in the UK

Who can vote in the UK, how to register, where to vote, who can stand for office, and how to visit the UK’s parliaments and assemblies.

The UK and International Organisations

Overview of the UK's role in major international organisations, including the Commonwealth, Council of Europe, United Nations, and NATO.

UK Laws

The UK’s legal system, including criminal and civil laws, the role of the police, citizens’ responsibilities, and measures against terrorism and extremism.

The Role of the Courts

The UK court system, the role of judges, criminal and civil courts, youth courts, and how people can get legal advice.

Fundamental Principles and Responsibilities in the UK

Key UK principles and laws covering human rights, equality, domestic protection, taxation, National Insurance, and driving rules.

Your Role in the Community

How people in the UK can contribute to their communities through civic responsibilities, volunteering, education, politics, and environmental care.